The multi-award winning and internationally known musical Hamilton has selected ETC fixtures and control for its UK and Ireland tour. The hit musical – which has already been a huge success around the world – is composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda and tells the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. ETC dealer Encore supplied the equipment for the tour which included High End Systems Halcyon Titanium and Halcyon Platinum automated fixtures, Source Four LED Series 2 Lustr entertainment luminaires, and Eos Apex 10, Gio @5, Ion Xe and Ion XE RPU for lighting control. The Hamilton productions around the world…
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Initiated by the DJ and Producer Michael Canitrot, The Monumental Tour offers a unique experience blending electro music and digital art, in the core of emblematic heritage sites. The Monumental Tour wrapped up its 2023 tour with a special date in Genoa, Italy. Attended by 10.000 people, the show took place in the heart of the city, with a spectacular video mapping on the Palazzo Ducale – Doge’s Palace. A strong partner in the project, AV EXTENDED is entrusted with the visual and lighting design to sublimate the exceptional sites serving as backdrops for the Monumental Tour. In Genoa, the…
512 LiveDesign has continued using WYSIWYG in its creative process. Led by Rui Daniel and Marco Dias, the company has been at the forefront of innovative lighting design for the past decade in Portugal and abroad, consistently relying on WYSIWYG as an indispensable tool in their projects. WYSIWYG is an all-in-one lighting design software with fully integrated CAD, plots, data, visualisation and virtual show control. This technology has significantly streamlined the workflow at 512 LiveDesign, empowering their team to deliver stunning and immersive lighting experiences to audiences worldwide. Rui Daniel, Founder and Lead Designer at 512 Live Design, emphasised the…
ROXX has continued its growth in the European markets and announced a distribution agreement with EARPRO&EES and Midwich Portugal. With immediate effect, the Iberian Midwich companies will distribute the entire ROXX product portfolio exclusively in Spain and Portugal. Being a part of the Midwich Group, EARPRO&EES and Midwich Portugal have been successfully distributing audiovisual solutions from leading manufacturers in both regions for over 35 years. The comprehensive sales portfolio reflects the companies‘ 360º approach and covers not only professional audio and lighting technology but also rigging, projection technology and led video. With offices in Madrid, Barcelona, San Sebastián and Lisbon,…
AlphaTheta Corporation has announced the release of 4 new speakers in the XPRS2 Series from its Pioneer DJ brand. The 8-inch XPRS82 and 15-inch XPRS152 full-range units join the popular speaker range, along with 2 new upgraded active subwoofers: the 15-inch XPRS1152ST and 18-inch XPRS1182ST. Known for their versatility, portability, and elevated sound performance, the XPRS2 Series speakers are a natural favorite for mobile DJs and are perfect for live sound settings, houses of worship, rentals, and fixed installations. “These 4 new speakers in the Pioneer DJ XPRS2 Series give our customers even more choice,” said Remco van Megen, Head…
The 2024 edition of Premio Lo Nuestro dazzled on many levels, not the least of which were what critics called the “historic collaborations” that were performed throughout the three-hour program. Demonstrating that Latin music really knows no boundaries, the Univision TV special featured reggaeton legend Don Omar doing a rendition of “Danza Kuduro with pop-punk rocker Machine Gun Kelly. Then there was Mexican music sensation Carin León joining forces with country music star Kane Brown in the world premiere of their song “The One (Pero No Como Yo).” Camilo and Evaluna also broke new ground at Miami’s Kaseya Center by…
Welsh ragga-metal band Skindred played their first arena headline show in March at the OVO Arena Wembley, England, with Claypaky Mythos2 and Sharpy Washes supporting the musicians’ intense, high-energy performance. Will Furze, the band’s Designer and Lighting Director, discussed the show with Skindred band members last year while on tour. They wanted to incorporate existing elements of their stage set, which featured artwork from their latest album “Smile,” and lasers were a must-have as well. Furze decided to use the existing tour backdrop and four vertical scrim frames for the Wembley show then designed a one-meter high riser to elevate…
NEXO has expanded its industry-standard P+ Series point source loudspeaker range with three new sub-bass speakers, the L15-I, L18-I and L20-I. Developed specifically for permanent installations, the new models are a development of the existing touring versions, and feature fabric-covered front grilles and quick-connect push connectors with IP cover protection. Available in black, white or custom RAL colours, cabinets feature threaded inserts on the back and both sides for use with a comprehensive range of mounting hardware. L15-I, L18-I and L20-I subs feature single 15-inch, 18-inch and 20-inch long-excursion neodymium drivers, extending the LF response of a P+ Series installation…
John Garberson created the lighting rig for the Powerhouse Hip-Hop celebration at the Desert Diamond Arena outside Phoenix. Garberson and his team at Creative BackStage positioned a potent lighting rig on the 60-foot wide by 40-foot deep stage, using fixtures supplied by LIT Lighting. At the same time, however, they made sure to arrange things so there was a generous amount of open space at the stage’s centre. This gave headliners Kevin Gates, Tech N9ne, Young Nudy, and other performers a chance to standout, and connect to the sellout crowd of 20,000 without distractions. While the hip-hop stars performed their…
K-array USA has announced the appointment of Keith Shindoll as Sales Manager for the Western United States region. In his new role, Keith will be responsible for raising brand awareness and driving sales growth for K-array in the high-end residential and commercial integration markets across the Western states. With over 20 years of experience in residential integration and holding a C7 + B General Contracting license, Shundoll brings a wealth of industry knowledge to K-array, having held leadership roles at top integration firms serving celebrity clients, professional athletes, producers, and more. He cites the exceptional quality and architectural design of…
The 1975’s appetite for touring is unparalleled and their schedule is gruelling, so their touring equipment needs to be able to keep up. Eighteen rounds of air and road freight can take its toll and reliable consoles that can withstand dust, heat, cold and humidity are vital as the team and their equipment cross multiple time zones. With a DiGiCo Quantum 7 throughout at front of house, and a Quantum 5 at the monitor position, for the latter portion of the tour, The 1975 can be assured their sound will remain exactly how they like it, wherever the tour takes…
February marked a significant month for the live entertainment sector for several reasons. Five and a half years after filing a Petition for Rulemaking with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), requesting a modification in the bandwidth limit specified for wireless microphones, last month Sennheiser marked the FCC’s approval of a change in its regulations. This approval now permits the operation of Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems (WMAS) in the U.S., too, thereby significantly expanding opportunities for wireless microphone users. Another reason that received widespread recognition during the TPi Awards in London, a highlight in the live events industry, was Sennheiser’s collaboration…
Robe Lighting has acquired LSC Control Systems in Australia, a move that sees the Czech Republic lighting manufacturer further consolidate its portfolio of leading lighting and control brands. Having LSC’s power distribution (PD) systems as a core element of the ‘Robe Business’ Team made perfect sense following the purchase of console manufacturer Avolites in September last year, explained Robe’s CEO Josef Valchar. “We’re delighted that this opportunity arose – it is hugely exciting, and we look forward to a long and positive collaboration. It will allow us to offer the best complete lighting and control turnkey solutions to our customers…
To enhance Usher’s performance during the Super Bowl Halftime Show the YES TECH MG7S Series and MG Creative-Extended Series were pivotal in forming the main stage with three circles, configuring a layout akin to a plane to provide an unparalleled visual experience. The MG7S Series, known for its original “multi-functions & multi-shapes,” has previously supported the main stage for U2 at the MSG Sphere. It serves as a versatile solution that can be used as a dance floor, sky curtain, or stadium screen, and covers 100% of rental applications. Together with the MG Creative-Extended Series, it achieves various shapes such…
Powered by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) and supporting organisations, Global Lifting Awareness Day is now a widely celebrated day where manufacturers, suppliers, and end users are among those that share material that promotes safe and high quality load lifting. Social media posts, videos, articles, and in-person activity will again be bound together by the hashtag, #GLAD2024. Ross Moloney, CEO at LEEA, said: “GLAD is now positioned as a globally recognised concept and has achieved a brand-like status, perhaps ahead of schedule, following ongoing efforts from industry stakeholders to raise its profile. We’re looking to use its popularity to…
Integrated Systems Europe 2024 was the most successful edition in its 20-year history. Taking place at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via venue the show attracted 73,891 unique verified attendees from 162 countries, a record since the show’s inception in Geneva in 2004. This represents an increase of 27% on the 2023 edition. On Wednesday 31 January, the show had 51,617 visitors, the highest number ever in a single day beating the previous record by almost 22%. The total number of registrations reached 95,396 with 172,627 visits across the four days. Attendee numbers for the Friday were at 24,528, a…
Balich Wonder Studio, part of media and entertainment company Banijay, has appointed Tom Van Hemelryck as Group Chief Business Officer. “We are excited to welcome Tom to the leadership team,” said Stefano Core, Group Chief Executive Officer. “With unique skills and over 25 years of experience in live entertainment, sports, and special events industry, Tom will be an invaluable addition to driving our international growth.” Marco Balich, Chairman of Balich Wonder Studio added: “Tom has demonstrated strong capabilities in business development. This appointment marks a significant step forward in our commitment to global expansion and innovation.” Tom Van Hemelryck spent…
At the 2024 Live Events Summit, TPi Magazine will once again host a selection of panel discussions that share an insight into the live entertainment industry, speaking to specialists who are at the forefront of this industry and shaping the live events of tomorrow. The Summit which takes place Thursday 1 February 2024, will look at one of the busiest summer festival seasons to date and how numerous A-listers are setting out on ground-breaking, and ambitious stadium tours and how the touring industry is dealing with the challenges of global issues such as increased freight and transport costs and reduced…
